Drainage Operations Lead: Own the Field & Fleet

Linkit Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Linkit Recruitment is seeking an experienced Drainage Operations Manager to own day-to-day operations for a specialist drainage business with 40+ years of expertise. You’ll coordinate teams, manage resources, liaise with clients and insurers, and ensure safe, efficient delivery of CCTV drainage surveys, UV relining, Jet Vac and liquid waste services.

The role emphasizes practical, field-based leadership rather than desk work, with opportunities to improve processes and develop people within a

Qualifications

• Solid experience within drainage, environmental services or a closely related sector.
• Experience managing or coordinating field-based teams.
• Knowledge of CCTV drainage surveys, UV relining, Jet Vac/tanker operations and liquid waste.
• The confidence to deal with clients, insurers, employees and external partners.
• Experience managing people and getting the best from a team.
• Relevant drainage, environmental or H&S qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating drainage teams and workloads.
• Scheduling jobs and ensuring the right people, vehicles and equipment are where they need to be.
• Keeping on top of job progress and dealing with issues before they become bigger problems.
• Overseeing CCTV surveys, UV relining, Jet Vac and liquid waste operations.
• Managing field-team performance and supporting training and development.
• Ensuring works are carried out in line with H&S, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Liaising directly with clients, insurers and other stakeholders.
• Reviewing operational performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Maintaining accurate job records, reporting and operational data.
• Being the person people turn to when something needs sorting.

Skills

Drainage operations

Team leadership

Field teams coordination

CCTV surveys knowledge

UV relining knowledge

Jet Vac operations

Liquid waste services

Client & insurer liaison

H&S compliance

Tools

CCTV drainage equipment

UV relining equipment

Jet Vac/tanker equipment

Job description

Linkit Recruitment is seeking an experienced Drainage Operations Manager to own day-to-day operations for a specialist drainage business with 40+ years of expertise. You’ll coordinate teams, manage resources, liaise with clients and insurers, and ensure safe, efficient delivery of CCTV drainage surveys, UV relining, Jet Vac and liquid waste services.

The role emphasizes practical, field-based leadership rather than desk work, with opportunities to improve processes and develop people within a